Hudson unlikely to be leaving Braves

Although there were some reports suggesting the Mariners might be trying to trade for Tim Hudson of the Braves, it seems unlikely that will occur.

The Braves had been willing to think about moving Hudson as a preemptive financial move — he gets a modest (??) $6 million this year, but is due to get $13 million in 2008, and the Braves are always trying to cut salary.

Atlanta seems likely to keep him, at least for this season. What changed was the fact that the Braves were not able to entice Tom Glavine back down south as a free agent. Glavine re-signed with the Mets the other day.

Hudson could still be moved, but it will take a much better offer than before to make it worth the Braves’ while.